at MaineHealth in Scarborough, Maine, United States
Job Description
Summary
Position Summary
Position is responsible for assisting in surgical operations as part of a team under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: High school diploma preferred. Surgical technologist training from an accredited school or hospital.
License/Certifications: Successful completion of Surgical Technician certification exam.
Experience: Two years of experience preferred but not required. Experience working with computers.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, professional ethics, and medical terminology.
Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality improvement protocols.
Skill in operating surgical equipment including both sterile and non-sterile equipment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for interacting with patients, physicians, supervisors and other staff.
Skill in staying abreast of new developments.
Ability to respond quickly in order to have instruments and other sterile supplies ready for surgeons without being instructed.
Ability to remain emotionally stable, conscientious, and orderly to handle the demands of the operating room environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Additional Information
MaineHealth was ranked one of America's Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
